03/12/2023
The burdened internal system
Center
Self: This is the deepest essence of every person. When differentiated, Self acts, as a wise, compassionate leader, able to heal and lead the system.
Top
Managers: Protectors, act preemptively to keep you feeling secure by controlling people, events, and other parts. Carry burdens of responsibility, fear relinquishing control will lead to worse outcomes. Protect against anything that leads to vulnerability, pain, or instability.
Right
Firefighters: These protectors spring into action whenever pain from other parts, especially exiles, gets activated or threatens to overwhelm. Firefighters repress exiles, release pressure and get out of danger fast. Can overpower managers efforts to control the system.
Common firefighter, behaviors and traits:
Abusing substances, attempting su***de, binging, overspending, affairs, dissociating, distracting, cutting.
Left
Exiles: These parts have been rejected or traumatized, holding wounds, memories, terror, pain, shame. Young, often frozen in time, hiding for protection, eager to share their story. Protectors fear this will destabilize you.
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